pyromaniac
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Noun — A person with an uncontrollable urge to deliberately set things on fire.
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Etymology
Built from pyro- ("fire") plus -maniac ("someone obsessed with").
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What does “pyromaniac” mean?
The word “pyromaniac” means a person with an uncontrollable urge to deliberately set things on fire. In plain terms, someone who compulsively starts fires, often as a genuine psychological disorder rather than simple mischief.
How do you pronounce “pyromaniac”?
“Pyromaniac” is pronounced peye-roh-MAY-nee-ak (/ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “pyromaniac” in a sentence?
Here is “pyromaniac” used in a sentence: “The pyromaniac was arrested after a string of warehouse fires.”
What part of speech is “pyromaniac”?
“Pyromaniac” is a noun.